hey guys!
i am about to do a head gasket/ top end, any pointers? (besides read the manual a few times till tuesday thats when i am starting)

 

Do not skip the step of having heads checked for flatness and skimmed by machine shop if needed. Spec is 0.002 inch, 1/2 the thickness of a page of printer paper.

 

I'm about to do this too more than likely. Good luck!

 

While the heads are out at the machine shop, soak the lifters in Marvel Mystery oil - just don't get them mixed up, or the pushrods. Also, I replaced my head bolts. They say you can use them over once, but I wouldn't. They stretch. Of course take pictures and write stuff down while you are disassembling it. I put little lines like a clock hand on the head bolts with white paint so you can tell when you've turned them 90 degrees or whatever. I also put little pieces of tape on the plug wires with numbers on them. Best of luck to you !

 

all of this is great advice. i am all about taking pictures (they help so much) also would like to post a few, maybe could help someone else. i have build many imports and 2 to 3 chevys. i dont think i will have a problem.
i would also like to tell any one to check out bma auto parts online line they had good part fairly cheap, CUpgt i would start there if i was you.

 

Tips
1) do NOT reuse head bolts.
2) buy the In Search Of The Experience DVD. It has a great walk through of the HG job. Trust me and get it. DVD orders » in search of the experience
3) consider contacting Will Tillery about your parts. He had a great deal on new bolts and gaskets and a set of remanned heads. Just have to send your old ones back.

 

rebuild done thanks for all the help!!
i had a check engine light come on then fixed it but i posted a list of fault code for everyone to use.
thanks again for the help!